Incident

Agency for Administrative Modernisation in Portugal hit by ransomware


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The Agency for Administrative Modernisation (AMA) in Portugal has been hit by a significant ransomware cyberattack, leading to the disruption of its public-facing computer network. The attack, reported on October 10, 2024, impacted on several essential services, including:

  • Authentication.Gov
  • Gov.ID
  • CERT.PT

These services remain inaccessible to the public. The AMA is currently working closely with national authorities specializing in cybercrime to address the incident. The agency has assured that any updates, particularly regarding the restoration of normal service, will be communicated promptly.

No information has been disclosed regarding the nature of the ransomware or the number of affected individuals. Further updates on this matter are pending.

Agency for Administrative Modernisation in Portugal hit by ransomware